Maryland Family Law and Child Support Lawyer
Having time to spend with your children, and the resources to care for them, is vital to most parents. A divorce or legal separation can make it difficult to move forward with your life and be an effective parent. It’s important that you establish clear guidelines regarding child support to help you care for your child.
Family law attorney Rosalyn W. Otieno,, has more than 15 years of experience when it comes to drafting child support agreements. She listens to her clients and works to find agreeable solutions between all parties involved. If you are looking for an experienced lawyer to assist you with your child support claims, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Factors Considered by the Court
State guidelines govern post-divorce child support. These guidelines evaluate the needs of the child and the ability of the parties to meet those needs. Factors that the court can consider in granting child support include:
- The income of the parents
- The cost of health insurance for the children
- Whether or not there are any childcare costs
- If the child has medical expenses
We can help you to make sure that the child support arrangement is fair. In addition to initial child support determinations, we also assist clients in modifying existing child support and child custody orders. If the child's needs have changed significantly or the income of one or both parents has changed, the situation may require a child support modification.
Spousal Support/Alimony/Spousal Maintenance
In addition to child support, a parent may petition the court to enter a decree for spousal support. This is known commonly known as alimony. This decree helps a spouse maintain a certain standard of living following a divorce. Sometimes, if a parent has sole physical custody during the divorce proceeding, the court may grant an award of spousal maintenance. This allows the receiving spouse to meet expenses until the divorce is finalized.
Regardless of your situation, we communicate with you to help you fully understand the divorce process. At our law offices in Greenbelt, Maryland, we look after our clients and prepare them for what is to come. For more information on how we can assist you and your family during this trying time, please contact us online or call (301) 358-4818.
Rosalyn W. Otieno, Attorney at Law practices in Greenbelt, College Park, Hyattsville, Lanham, Landover, Upper Marlboro, Temple Hills, Clinton, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Germantown, Columbia and throughout the Washington DC Metro area and Maryland, including all communities in Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Charles County and Howard County.